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Fresh Tomato Pasta
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | ½ of recipe |
| Calories | 332 |
| Total Fat | 10 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Sodium | 778 mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g |
| Protein | 8 g |
Ingredients and Preparation
| Ingredients | Measures |
|---|---|
| Medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped into 1-inch chunks | 3 |
| Red onion, diced | ¼ |
| Fresh basil, coarsely chopped | 2 tablespoons |
| Garlic clove, minced | 1 |
| Capers | 2 teaspoons |
| Olive oil | 1 tablespoon |
| Balsamic vinegar | 2 teaspoons |
| Kosher salt | ½ teaspoon |
| Angel hair pasta | 4 ounces |
| Grated Parmesan cheese | 2 tablespoons |
- Directions
- Combine tomatoes, onion, basil, garlic, capers, oil, vinegar, and salt in a large bowl. Let marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting fat and salt. Drain pasta, toss with tomato mixture, and top with Parmesan cheese.
Exchanges
3 vegetables; 2 starches; 1.5 fats; 0.5 lean meat substitutes
Side Suggestions: Crusty Bread (Italian or French)
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